Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than Google Pixel 9 Pro XL which has resolution of 2992 x 1344. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple | 50 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 124999 | Rs. 159990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is Rs. 124999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159990.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has screen size of 6.8 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 6.9 inch screen. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 566 PPI & Google's phone has only 482 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 50 MP Quad Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 42 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | GA05985-IN | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+ Esim | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 13, 2024 | January 17, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Pixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.6 x 162.8 x 8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 482 PPI | ~ 566 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Features | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Always-on Display, HDR10+, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | USB Type-C |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI), Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.7 (Wide Angle) 48 MP f/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP f/1.7 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.8 50 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP f/2.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Pro Controls, High-Res (Upto 50MP), Super Res Zoom Upto 30X, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 42 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 50 MP with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5060 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 37W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 23W | Yes, 35W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |